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Warden Message: Hurricane Henriette Crossing Baja California Sur, Mexico, the afternoon of September 4
PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO AS MANY AMERICAN CITIZENS AS POSSIBLE
This Warden Message is being issued to inform U.S. citizens living in or visiting the Baja Peninsula that Hurricane Henriette is currently crossing Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the southern Baja Peninsula from Loreto southward on the east coast and from Bahia Magdalena southward on the west coast, including Cabo San Lucas. A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the Warning area during the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. At 8:00 AM PDT, the Government of Mexico issued a Tropical Storm Warning along the east coast of the Baja Peninsula from north of Loreto to Mulege. A Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning remain in effect for the west coast of the Baja Peninsula from Bahia Magdalena northward to Puerto San Andresito.
Please visit The National Hurricane Center’s website http://www.nhc.noaa.gov to follow the storm’s path.
In addition to danger from wind, life threatening flash floods and mudslides are possible. Coastal areas are especially vulnerable to these hazards. U.S. citizens in coastal areas may be impacted by the storm and are strongly encouraged to monitor media reports, to contact their local “Proteccion Civil” office for updated information about the storm and to follow official instructions. U.S. citizens are urged to stay clear of beaches as rough seas associated with storm conditions create severe hazards. U.S. citizens should stay in contact with relatives and friends in the U.S. to apprise them of their whereabouts, both before and after the storm. Visitors should be familiar with their hotel or cruise ship evacuation plans. If you must travel during this time please follow normal heavy rain precautions.
U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents (i.e. U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, picture ID’s, etc.) with them at all times or secure them by placing them in a safe waterproof location.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy.
To contact U.S. Consulate General Tijuana
Call (52) (664) 622-74-00
To contact the U.S. Consular Agency in Cabo San Lucas
Call (52) (624) 143-35-66